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Remainder Theorem

When a polyno...

Question

When a polynomial of degree greater than 1, denoted by P(x), is divided by (x-a), then the remainder is .

P(a)

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P(a)

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P(a)

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-P(-a)

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Solution

The correct option is C P(a)
When a polynomial of degree greater than 1, denoted by P(x), is divided by (x-a), the remainder is P(a) i.e the value of the polynomial at x = a.

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